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Assuming that P=48000 lb and that it may be applied at any joint on the line FJ, determine the location of P that would cause (a) maximum tension in member HI; (b) maximum compression in member CI; and (c) maximum tension in member CI. Also determine the magnitude of the indicated force in each case.

(a)
Location of force 'P' that would cause maximum tension in member HI.
Answer to Problem 4.155P
The maximum tension occurs at HI, when force 'P' acts at H.
The magnitude of maximum tension PHI is 48000 lb.
Explanation of Solution
Given information:
Assume P=48000 lb.
Steps to follow in the equilibrium analysis of a body are:
1. Draw the free body diagram.
2. Write the equilibrium equations.
3. Solve the equations for the unknowns.
Calculation:
Assume Ey as the vertical reaction at point E.
Consider entire body
Force 'P' at point J
↑Ey=P
Force 'P' at point I
↑Ey=0.75P
Force 'P' at point H
↑Ey=0.5P
Force 'P' at point G
↑Ey=0.25P
Force 'P' at point F
↑Ey=0
FBD of below section
Assume PCD,PCI,PHI as the forces acting on member CD, CI and HI respectively.
If force 'P' acts at point J
Write equilibrium equation in vertical direction.
↑∑Fy=0
PCI=0
For the equilibrium of above section, the bending moment about point C is equal to zero.
∑MC=0
PHI=0
If force 'P' acts at point I
Ey−P+(1√2)PCI=0
Solve
PCI=√2(P−Ey) =√2(P−0.75P) =0.353P
For the equilibrium of above section, the bending moment about point C is equal to zero.
∑MC=0
Ey(2a)−P(a)−PHI(a)=0
Solve
PHI=2(0.75P)−P =0.5P
If force 'P' acts at points G, H and F,
Write equilibrium equation in vertical direction.
↑∑Fy=0
Ey+(1√2)PCI=0 PCI=−√2Ey
For the equilibrium of above section, the bending moment about point C is equal to zero.
∑MC=0
Ey(2a)−PHI(a)=0 PHI=2Ey
The maximum tension occurs at HI, when force 'P' acts at H.
PHI=2Ey =2(0.5P) =P =48000 lb
Conclusion:
The maximum tension occurs at HI, when force 'P' acts at H.
The magnitude of maximum tension PHI is 48000 lb.

(b)
Location of force 'P' that would cause maximum compression in member CI.
Answer to Problem 4.155P
The maximum compression occurs at CI, when force 'P' acts at H.
The magnitude of maximum compression PCI is 33941.12 lb.
Explanation of Solution
Given information:
Assume P=48000 lb.
Steps to follow in the equilibrium analysis of a body are:
1. Draw the free body diagram.
2. Write the equilibrium equations.
3. Solve the equations for the unknowns.
Calculation:
According to sub part a
Force 'P' at point H
↑Ey=0.5P
The force PCI in member CI
PCI=−√2Ey
The maximum compression occurs at CI, when force 'P' acts at H.
PCI=√2Ey =√2(0.5P) =0.7071P =33941.12 lb
Conclusion:
The maximum compression occurs at CI, when force 'P' acts at H.
The magnitude of maximum compression PCI is 33941.12 lb.

(c)
Location of force 'P' that would cause maximum tension in member CI
Answer to Problem 4.155P
The maximum compression occurs at CI, when force 'P' acts at I.
The magnitude of maximum tension PCI is 16944 lb.
Explanation of Solution
Given information:
Assume P=48000 lb.
Steps to follow in the equilibrium analysis of a body are:
1. Draw the free body diagram.
2. Write the equilibrium equations.
3. Solve the equations for the unknowns.
Calculation:
According to sub part a
If force 'P' acts at point I
Ey−P+(1√2)PCI=0
Solve
PCI=√2(P−Ey) =√2(P−0.75P) =0.353P =16944 lb
The maximum tension occurs at member CI when force 'P' acts at point I.
Conclusion:
The maximum compression occurs at CI, when force 'P' acts at I.
The magnitude of maximum tension PCI is 16944 lb.
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